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Winston Churchill's London At War. A Private Walk Through Britain's Darkest Hour
London, England, United Kingdom
$274.85
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Overview
The private tour of Winston Churchill's London At War offers a unique glimpse into the life of Britain's wartime leader. This flexible and personalized experience takes you through significant sites related to World War II in London.
- 🏠 Visit Mayfair, where Churchill's family home and his first marital residence are located, while learning about his remarkable career and rise to Prime Minister.
- 🗿 See the touching Churchill and Roosevelt Allies Sculpture, celebrating the friendship between the two leaders and their nations.
- 💼 Explore St. James's, known for its gentlemen's tailors and MI5 intelligence offices, while uncovering tales of WW2 espionage and connections to the CIA.
- 🚬 Stop by James J. Fox & Robert Lewis, the shop where Churchill purchased his cigars, and sit in his favorite chair for a memorable photo opportunity.
- 🏰 Discover Norfolk House in St. James' Square, the secret HQ for Dwight Eisenhower during D-Day preparations, where Allied leaders planned Operation Overlord.
- 🇩🇪 Learn about the former German Embassy at Carlton House Terrace, which housed Joachim Von Ribbentrop, with SS guards stationed outside during the late 1930s.
- 📜 Navigate through Whitehall, home to crucial WW2 buildings, including Admiralty House and secret communication centers, as your guide unveils their histories.
- 🏛️ Visit Westminster Abbey and Downing Street, where Churchill made dangerous nighttime visits during the Blitz, while spotting damage from air raids.
- 🗺️ The tour culminates at the Churchill War Rooms, the hidden HQ where Churchill directed the War, with fast track access to the museum and map rooms included.
- 🍽️ Lunch is provided, ensuring you stay energized throughout this engaging journey through history.
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Winston Churchill's London At War. A Private Walk Through Britain's Darkest Hour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Entrance to Churchill War Rooms
- Lunch
Meeting point
Outside the main Entrance of the Ritz Hotel in Arlington St.
Return details
Your guide will give you an introduction to the Cabinet War Rooms and it's history, and ensure fast track access.
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MayfairThe exclusive area where Winston Churchill first lived. His family home is still here, as is his Bachelor House and first Marital Home. On this part of the tour learn all about Winston Churchill's long and eventful Career and his path to British Prime Minister and War Time Leader.
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Churchill And Roosevelt Allies SculptureThe heartwarming statue of two friends and colleagues President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill commissioned to celebrate the friendship between the leaders and the two countries.
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St. James'sThe St James area of London is home to Gentleman's Tailors, Private Members Clubs and WW2 Intelligence offices and departments including MI5. This area also has links with what became the CIA. Learn about WW2 Espionage and even a little about James Bond!
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James J. Fox & Robert LewisVisit the store where Winston Churchill bought his Cigars. You can even try out his favourite chair for a photo.
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St. James' SquareNorfolk House. The secret London HQ for Dwight Eisenhower during the DDay preparations. It was here that the top level Allied Chiefs of Staff would meet to plan Operation Overlord.
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Carlton House TerraceThe former German Embassy. From 1936 to 1938 this was the office of Joachim Von Ribbentrop. SS Guards were stationed outside the Embassy and official cars flew the Swastika. Ribbentrop left in 1938 and became Nazi Foreign Minister
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WhitehallThis area has the highest concentration of important WW2 Buildings. From Admiralty House where Churchill lived as First Lord during the early days of WW2 to secret communications Centres, and Bunkers. This area is also home to the Ministry of Defense and the Old War Office. Your guide will unlock the history of these fascinating buildings.
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Westminster AbbeyDowning Street the official home of the British Prime Minster will feature in this part of the tour, and stories of Winston Churchill's dangerous night time visits to the roof of the foreign office to watch London being bombed during the Blitz. Your guide will point out scarring on the buildings that were damaged during the air raids, and explain how this area held one of the biggest secrets of WW2.
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Home of the House of Commons and Lords. During WW2 Large Air raid shelters were located under the square. Winston Churchill's statue dominates the southern end of the square, and your guide will explain why the statue is in this special spot. Churchill also addressed the crowds from the balcony of the nearby Ministry Of Health on VE Day. Look up at that balcony and imagine hearing that War in Europe was over.
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Churchill War RoomsThe final stop is the Churchill War Rooms. This was the secret HQ under Whitehall where Winston Churchill declared "from this room I shall direct the War" Your guide will give you an overview of the War Rooms, and ensure you have fast track access to skip the queues. You will then have as much time as you like to enjoy the Churchill Museum and Map Rooms.
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Winston Churchill's London At War. A Private Walk Through Britain's Darkest Hour
London, England, United Kingdom
$274.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!